Thanks to their victory in two sets against Coki Nieto and Jon Sanz (6), Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia have consolidated their place as pair number 1 in the FIP Race ranking for the 2024 season. This consecration occurs during the tournament ofAcapulco, a symbolic place since they began their reign there last March during the Acapulco P1. Since then, they have never left the top of the rankings.
Arturo Coello expressed his satisfaction after the match: “To play like this in a game where the stakes were so high shows what a player Agus is. We are very happy with the work we have done as a team over the last two years. I never imagined that playing with Agus would be so exceptional.”
For his part, Agustín Tapia greeted his opponents: “I want to congratulate those who pushed us to improve this year: first Juan and Ale, then Ale and Chingo. Our numbers are incredible, but so were theirs. We had to fight until the end, and this achievement is the result of many years of work.”
Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría: a victory snatched on the way to the title?
In the ladies, Ari Sánchez et Paula Josemaría (1) have been put to the test by Verónica Virseda et Aránzazu Osoro (8) during a very competitive match in three sets. This performance marks a first for the world number 1s at this stage of a Major, but their victory bodes well: every time they have beaten Virseda and Osoro this year, they have won the title.
Paula Josemaría said after the match: “We suffered a lot, but we found the key later in the game. They really pushed us to chase every point. It was a very difficult game, but I'm happy to have won it.”
Di Nenno and Lebrón: the machine is launched
Martín Di Nenno et Juan Lebrón (3) displayed their power by imposing themselves 6-3 Years, 6-3 Years face Momo González et Eduardo Alonso (7). This victory underlines their consistency with a sixth semi-final in just eight tournaments together this season.
Gemma Triay and Claudia Fernández turn the tide
Gemma Triay et Claudia Fernández (2) dominated Tamara Icardo et Claudia jensen (7) after a difficult start to the match (leading 2-4). They then chained together four consecutive games to pocket the first set, before rolling through the second.
“Giant Killers” Stopped by Yanguas and Stupa
mike yanguas et Franco Stupaczuk (4) qualified for their second consecutive Major semi-final. They beat the “giant killers” Javi Barahona et Javi Garcia, confirming their supremacy against these opponents for the third time in a row.
Delfi Brea and Bea González: finally in the semi-finals!
Delfi Brea et Bea González (3) continue to prove that they are serious contenders for their first Major of the year. They won against Alix Collombon et Araceli Martinez (16) and reach their first Major semi-final in 2024.
Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.